The Runaway Groom

Isaac appeared aloof and expressionless, but he said, "For your wedding."

With that, he got into his car.

James took it happily and watched them leave before heading home with Erin.

Glancing at the briefcase on the backseat, she asked, "What's in there?"

"l don't know," James admitted.

That made Erin more curious. "You don't?"

"Of course. I haven't opened it yet." James said, and reminded her, "Eyes on the road.”

Erin pouted at him. "Fine."

Although they were staying with Mick, he left in another car after leaving the restaurant.

They were staying together so that Erin could better care for James. It was a huge place so it would not be crowded even if James moved in, and she would rather Mick not be alone either in fear that he would get lonely.

out of the car while complaining, “It's our wedding... So why did he

in turn. "Giving you is no

argued before he could finish, “That doesn't count, and I'm his sister. Who are you to

chuckled. "Should I send this back so that

nerves." James put an arm around her shoulder. "What's mine is yours, y'know." “It's different!" Erin complained. "It would look like he's closer to you since he gave you the present, while I'm just some

are you a stranger? Tommy is always calling you

she remembered

to see what was inside when James

left speechless. "I'll see what's inside

"Now," James insisted.

he was not fully recovered

as if she was reluctant to work, but now just was not the time —she really wanted to see what was inside

as she entered the kitchen before quietly opening the box to see what was inside, worried that Erin would get

of Isaac as a brother and really cared about

the